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1. January 2026

Rapid Flow’s 2026 Studio Essentials: The Gear That Survives the Beatdown

Ever wondered what gear actually sticks around after the hype dies down and the dust settles in a real producer’s studio? Rapid Flow’s Erik lays it all out, showing off the boxes, knobs, and converters that have survived his relentless workflow and would get bought again in a heartbeat. This isn’t some gear-porn fantasy—these are the tools that keep the Techno and House grooves rolling, from hands-on controllers to synths that ooze inspiration. If you’re tired of endless gear FOMO and want to know what actually matters for 2026, Erik’s got the streetwise picks and a few curveballs you didn’t

ADPTR AB, AIAIAI TMA-2+ Wireless, AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Arturia Beatstep Pro, Behringer TD-3-MO, DELL 4K Display, Digitech Talker, Flux Analyzer, MacBook Pro M1 Max, Multiclock, Novation Launchpad Mini V3, PreSonus Quantum Interface, Prism Orpheus Converters, Prophet 600, Sanwa Gravi Trackball Mouse, Slate VSX, Softube Console 1, Torso T-1, Waldorf Iridium

28. November 2025

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Rapid Flow’s Studio Diet: Cut the Fat, Feed the Groove

Ever feel like your studio sessions are more about YouTube rabbit holes and plugin hoarding than actually making bangers? Rapid Flow is here to slap some sense into your workflow—Chicago-style. In this video, they break down why most producers are stuck in learning mode, chasing gear and secret sauce instead of laying down tracks that actually hit. If you’re drowning in tutorials, forum threads, and a plugin folder fatter than your grandma’s recipe book, this one’s for you. Get ready for some real talk, a killer list of essential plugins, and a mindset shift that’ll have you finishing tracks instead

Adapter AB, AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Diva, Empirical Labs Big FrEQ, Empirical Labs Distressor, Eventide Black Hole, Eventide UltraReverb, Flux Analyzer, Julian Loudness Meter, Kush Clariphonic, Microtonic, Serum, Slate VSX, Softube Weiss De-Esser, Valhalla Delay, Valhalla Reverb, Waves 1176, Waves H-Delay, Waves LA-2A, Zensphere

19. October 2025

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Making Waves with RapidFlow_Shop: 7K Milestone Tips

Dive into RapidFlow_Shop’s latest video, where they spill the beans on essential music production tips for beginners, intermediates, and advanced producers. In their signature laid-back style, they offer insightful advice, mixing tech with attitude.

APC 40 Mk2, Prophet 6, Prophet 600, Slate VSX